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UPIKE receives $5 million AMLER grant for sports complex
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will begin phase 1 construction of the university’s Bear Mountain Sports Complex thanks to a $5 million Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant awarded during the annual SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit last week in Pikeville. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers…
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UPIKE receives $2 million ARC grant to launch preventive health clinic
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to advance its mission of serving the region. The funding is part of the ARC’s $68.2 million POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which supports economic diversification and revitalization efforts in Appalachian…
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UPIKE Commencement Ceremonies set for May 4
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony…
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Mollette and Crum receive football offers from UPIKE
INEZ — Two standout athletes from the Martin County Cardinals football team, Noah Mollette and Tate Crum, received offers to play football at the University of Pikeville. The offers came after Mollette and Crum’s visit to the University, during which Bears head coach Mike Harris was impressed by their skills and potential. Mollette and Crum…
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Mollett commits to cheer at University of Pikeville
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Continuing an exciting time for Martin County High School, Kennadi Mollett, a dedicated and versatile two-sport athlete, has officially committed to cheer at the next level for the University of Pikeville. Mollett, known for her hard work, has successfully juggled the demands of both basketball and cheer during her high school career.…
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UPIKE’s Tanner College of Dental Medicine receives $1.5 million grant
BY STACEY WALTERS PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville College of Dental Medicine was awarded $1.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission to fund the procurement of dental equipment and supplies through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative. POWER is an integrated, multiagency effort to align and invest federal economic and…
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Appalachian Nursing Academy for high school juniors and seniors extends application deadline to April 15
The Appalachian Nursing Academy, for high school students in Appalachia who are wondering if they would like to pursue a career in health care, has extended its application deadline to April 15. The academy is a free, two-week summer program at the University of Pikeville July 10-21. It is available to rising junior or senior…
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UPIKE set to celebrate 2022 academic year
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville will embark on a new academic year during its 2022 Opening Convocation ceremony. The event will be held on the seventh floor of UPIKE’s Health Professions Education Building Thursday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. It will also be live-streamed on UPIKE’s official Facebook page for students, faculty, staff and…
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UPIKE hosts Kentucky Simulation Alliance
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing hosted the Kentucky Simulation Alliance June 3 in their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began. The meeting had 16 participants, including representatives from other area nursing schools, with others participating via Zoom. Ashlie Newsome, MSN, R.N., CHSE, simulation director and assistant professor of nursing,…
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Newsome named All-American
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boo Newsome capped off her legendary career as a University of Pikeville women’s golfer by being named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Third Team All-American. She became the first Bear in the program’s history to be honored as an All-American. The NAIA made the announcement Thursday. Each…